Top 10 Wedding Photographers in San Diego

Finding your dream wedding photographer is no easy task, with hundreds (if not thousands) of options in each and every city. Add to that, you want to find someone whose style you love and who you connect with on a personal level.

If you’re getting married in San Diego, we’re here to help, with a rundown of some of the best photographers the city has to offer. Each has their own style and aesthetic, as well as various packages to suit all budgets.

ABM Wedding Photography

ABM Wedding Photography is a team of talented creatives who have a reputation for their natural and artistic style (no over-processing here!) It all began with a shared passion for photojournalistic-style wedding photography and has evolved into one of San Diego’s most in-demand wedding photography companies. They are on a mission to create stunning images that blend fine art and casual portraiture while providing a visual story of your wedding day.

Astray Photography

Astray Photography’s philosophy is simple: “Live to create endless memories”. This team of nine photographers believes that working alongside one another is one of the greatest gifts they could be given and they absolutely love hearing about their clients’ wedding ideas. The name “Astray” comes from their “lust for freedom and the idea of navigating off the beaten path”, which is something that is reflected in their eclectic work. From weddings to elopements and engagement sessions, their portfolio is a joy to behold.

True Photography

Aaron Feldman is the founder of True Photography, which represents some of San Diego’s top wedding photographers. After graduating from the Brooks Institute of Photography, Aaron spent several years working solo before bringing other photographers onboard. He now leads a hand-picked team of highly-experienced creatives who all shoot in a signature style that has been described as “timeless with an edge”. They aren’t afraid to bring bold ideas to the table while ensuring that all the fundamentals are taken care of.

Dirt Cheap Wedding Photography

As its name suggests, Dirt Cheap Wedding Photography is one of the most affordable wedding photography businesses in the San Diego and Los Angeles areas. They offer multiple packages to suit all budgets, ranging from short ceremony coverage to their “Giant Dollar Forest” option. In addition to wedding photography, they offer affordable wedding videography throughout Southern California. They can also take care of DJ services, modern sound system rentals, wedding planning, and even event lighting.

Justice Photography

Justice Photography is owned and operated by Sage Justice, a Detroit native who has been living in San Diego for the last seven years. His style can be described as photojournalistic but with a fine art edge and he shoots everywhere from La Jolla to Del Mara, Encinitas, and Temecula. Sage’s work has been recognized by the Best of the Knot and WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards, as well as on San Diego’s A-List.

Leaf Wedding Photography

Leaf Wedding Photography is on a mission to change the way couples think about wedding photography and deliver “perfect images”. Through their photojournalistic style, they produce stunning photos that capture every little detail with techniques that are far from intrusive. In addition to candid shots and details, they focus on the emotion of your special day. Leaf Photography believes strongly in the art of authenticity and photography that’s executed well on the camera, not corrected later in Photoshop.

Khoa Photography

Originally from Vietnam, Khoa now calls San Diego “home” and says that he loves weddings because “couples' happiness brings me joy and fuels my creativity.” Through his work, he strives to create images that will stand the test of time so that couples and future generations can relive the day again and again. Not only is Khoa on a mission to help his clients achieve their wedding photography visions but to ensure the experience is fun and enjoyable.

Melissa Montoya Photography

California raised and with Peruvian roots, Melissa Montoya is a proud Latina who is all about making photography sessions a blast. She wants to make her subjects feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera, whether she’s documenting weddings, capturing a family portrait session, or helping to tell a brand story. She describes her photography style as like a Renaissance painting - “moody but emotionally lit”. Clients love that she offers guidance and direction but is also cracking jokes to ensure they feel at ease.

Rachel McFarlin Photography

Rachel McFarlin says that a summer internship in business management was the catalyst for her pursuing photography as a career. It saw her traveling across the United States with a camera in hand, documenting all of the small details along the way. Eventually, she left the corporate world to pursue photography full-time and now works in wedding, real estate, and commercial photography. Regardless of who she is working for, she takes the time to really get to know her clients and understand what they are looking for.

Tim Otto

While based in San Diego, Tim Otto works with clients throughout Southern California to document their weddings and engagement sessions. He says that he truly loves what he does and aspires to “produce the finest photography I am capable of without compromise”. He holds a degree in graphics and photography from San Diego State University and worked in several photo labs and portrait studios before venturing out on his own. To date, he has photographed more than 500 weddings…and counting!

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